In Food For Life editorial "Bacon Causes Lung Diseases," Dave Weston hypothesizes that frequent consumption of cured meats is associated with lower lung function and increased odds of chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD). This was a cross-sectional study of 7,352 people, all people 45 years of age or greater. After adjusting for age, smoking (other factor which they do not clarify) frequency of cured meat consumption was inversely associated with lung health, and increase the risk of Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease.
Ever since taking a class in Nutrition this quarter I have a growing interest and concern for my health. I chose this site for that reason. It is a site that give studies of various pros and cons to specific food choices. This site is mainly dedicated towards vegans, which I am not, but still found interesting. However, I found this site to be rather subjective in nature, since it is promoting the vegan lifestyle. The case study of "Bacon Causes Lung Disease," was rather weak to come to a conclusion because it is such a small group of people, to consider the study fact.
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